RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riverdale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Riverdale, GA with about 779 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Riverdale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverdale Elementary School, located at 6253 Garden Walk Blvd in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public institution serving the local community within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a sense of responsibility and community belonging.
Beyond core academic instruction, Riverdale Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience through various school activities and outreach efforts. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of their students by utilizing instructional resources designed to improve literacy and numeracy skills. As a cornerstone of the Riverdale neighborhood, the school works closely with families and community stakeholders to promote a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Riverdale Elementary School at (770) 994-4015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4015
RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, GA with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 50
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 779 students
- Black or African American
- 64.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- White
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.